Social justice philanthropy in South Africa: Reflecting on the underlying conceptual frameworks

Mahomed examines how South African philanthropic organizations define and implement social justice, drawing on indigenous ethical concepts like Ubuntu and horizontality. She identifies two primary frameworks: redistributive social welfare and transformative justice, arguing that cultural values significantly influence how funders prioritize empowerment and community voice. The chapter advocates for culturally sensitive frameworks that enable philanthropy to genuinely support systemic change and addresses underlying causes of inequality rather than merely mitigating impact.